English Word · Advanced
stiffship
Too much weight concentrated in the lower holds of a vessel, resulting in excessive stability
Pronunciation: say stiffship
Meaning
A vessel that has too much weight concentrated in its lower holds, causing it to have a low center of gravity and a short, jerky rolling motion in heavy seas.
Example
The captain adjusted the cargo distribution to avoid having a stiffship that rolls violently in heavy seas.
The captain adjusted the cargo distribution to avoid having a stiffship that rolls violently in heavy seas.
Practice tips
- Practice stiffship out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.